Yu-Jin Kim

Yu-Jin Kim serves as the primary point of contact for the U.S. Secret Service, facilitating the acquisition of mission-critical technology and engineering services essential to national protective operations. In this role, Kim supports the agency’s strategic priorities by managing the procurement lifecycle for advanced surveillance systems, secure communications infrastructure, and specialized protective equipment. They work closely with technical stakeholders to translate operational requirements into solicitation documents, ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations and alignment with the Secret Service’s mission to safeguard high-value assets through cutting-edge technological solutions. Their acquisitions typically involve complex, high-stakes contracts requiring rigorous evaluation of technical capability, cybersecurity posture, and operational readiness. Kim maintains consistent working relationships with key contractors including THE MITRE CORPORATION, MLINQS, LLC, SCAVET TECHNOLOGIES, LLC, PROLIFIC SYSTEMS, LLC, and BUCKEYE TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS, LLC. These partnerships reflect a preference for vendors with proven expertise in defense-grade system design, cybersecurity integration, and mission-specific engineering services. The contracting patterns indicate a reliance on established industry partners capable of delivering rapid, scalable solutions under stringent security protocols, with a focus on firms that demonstrate deep domain knowledge in national security environments. Set-aside preferences are heavily skewed toward open competition, with 92.6% of acquisitions conducted without socioeconomic set-asides, reflecting the agency’s operational urgency and technical specificity. Only 7.4% of awards are designated as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5, indicating a selective but intentional approach to small business participation when capabilities align with mission needs. The primary NAICS categories reflect a strong focus on computer systems design, other computer-related services, and engineering services, underscoring expertise in secure IT infrastructure, threat analysis platforms, and custom hardware-software integration. While a minor portion of activity relates to real estate services, the overwhelming technical emphasis is on mission-enabling technologies that support protective intelligence and operational resilience.